Psoriasis Uncovered

In this episode, the NPF Advocacy Team breaks down a new insurance trend called "copay accumulator adjustment programs". These programs make it harder for patients to afford their treatments because copay assistance is no longer counting toward the deductible or out-of-pocket maximum. Request a free copay accumulator adjustment program resource at www.psoriasis.org/copay-accumulator or email the NPF Advocacy Team at [email protected].

Hear Corey's journey with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis and the physical, social and emotional impact it had on his life. Dr. April Armstrong, Associate Dean of Clinical Research at the Keck School of Medicine at USC, joins to offer advice for how to manage your symptoms and discusses a treatment option for moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis. This episode is sponsored by Sun Pharma. For more important Safety Information: https://bit.ly/2We7fIS .

From diagnosis to management psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis are similar but also distinctly different. Hear why from dermatologist Dr. Erin Boh, Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans, and rheumatologist Dr. Elizabeth Perkins from Rheumatology Care Center in Birmingham, AL. Psoriatic Arthritis Action Month is supported by unrestricted educational grants from AbbVie, Amgen, Bristol Myers Squibb, Janssen and Novartis.

Exercise is important but what if you have chronic pain and fatigue? Physical Therapist and Orthopedic Clinical Specialist, Pam Bohling with Mountain States Hand and Physical Therapy in Colorado addresses this key issue and what's essential for joint friendly exercises from a physical therapist. Psoriatic Arthritis Action Month is supported by unrestricted educational grants from AbbVie, Amgen, Bristol Myers Squibb, Janssen and Novartis.

"People with psoriatic disease are sleeping less and not as well" per dermatologist Dr. Tina Bhutani, Co-Director of the Psoriasis and Skin Treatment Center and Director of the Dermatology Clinical Research Unit at UCSF. Hear Dr. Bhutani discuss why, types of sleep disorders, effects and tips to help improve sleep. Psound Bytes is supported by unrestricted educational grants from Amgen, Bristol Myers Squibb, Janssen, Novartis, Pfizer and UCB.

Hear NPF Youth Ambassadors Sam and Jensen tell their story about being diagnosed, living and coping with psoriatic disease, and why they chose to become an inspiration to all as volunteer Youth Ambassadors! Psound Bytes is supported by unrestricted educational grants from Amgen, Bristol Myers Squibb, Janssen, Novartis, Pfizer and UCB.

If you have psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis you don't have to feel alone or overwhelmed by your disease journey. Hear from trained mentor Pattie and her mentee Andie how NPF's One to One Program offers peer support, ideas and inspiration for those with psoriatic disease. Psound Bytes is supported by unrestricted educational grants from Amgen, Bristol Myers Squibb, Janssen, Novartis, Pfizer and UCB.

Curious about celiac disease and if it's connected to psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis? Hear Brittany Link, registered and licensed dietitian at Advice for Eating in Houston, TX discuss symptoms, diagnosis, how CD differs from gluten sensitivity, and what to do if you think you have celiac disease. Psound Bytes is supported by unrestricted educational grants from Amgen, Bristol Myers Squibb, Janssen, Novartis, Pfizer and UCB.

Hear myth buster, dermatologist and rheumatologist Dr. Joseph Merola from Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston give the facts about common myths associated with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis and what it means for you, our listeners! Includes discussion about treatment remission and where we now on the path to a cure. Psound Bytes is supported by unrestricted educational grants from Amgen, Bristol Myers Squibb, Pfizer and UCB.

Dr. Elizabeth Perkins, founder of Rheumatology Care Center in Birmingham, AL, joins us to discuss different forms of arthritis, including psoriatic arthritis. Learn about the differences between each condition and the resources available to get on the path to diagnosis. This podcast episode is sponsored by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, which compensated Dr. Perkins for her time. For more information visit www.PsARealTalk.com.